What is Firebase? 

Firebase is a Google-owned platform that provides a wide range of services for mobile and web application development, including real-time databases, cloud storage, cloud Messaging, and user authentication. By setting up a Firebase account, you will have access to these features and be able to take full advantage of the capabilities of your merchant app.

Push notifications 

These are essential tools for businesses to communicate with their customers in real-time. With the help of Firebase, businesses can now easily send push notifications to their customers through their merchant app. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a Firebase account and integrating it with your merchant app.

How to set up a Firebase account?

Step 1: Go to Firebase and click on "Go to console".

Step 2: Create a new project by clicking on the "Create project" button and give your project a name and select your country/region.

How to invite members to a Firebase project?

Step 1: Click on the "Settings" icon in the navigation menu, In the "Settings" page, click on the "Users and permissions" tab.

Step 2: Click on the "Add member" button and enter the email address of the person you want to invite and select their role in the project. You can choose from the following roles: Owner, Editor, and Viewer.

To integrate your merchant app powered by Montu with firebase, you should send an invitation to publish@montuapps.com with the role of owner. This will allow you to send push notifications to your customers and communicate with them effectively through the app. Please ensure that you provide all the necessary details and information required for the integration process in the invitation.

Upon sending the invitation, we will then receive a notification to manage your Firebase project. Once we have accepted the invitation and have been granted the necessary permissions, the integration process will be complete. Congratulations, you have successfully integrated your merchant app with Montu!